--G Earl Boykins has had some big games in his career against the Wizards. His best performance was a 29-point, six-assist gem against Washington on Dec. 13, 2006. At the time Boykins was playing for Denver.

--F Mike Miller returned to action against the Pistons after missing three games with a sprained left shoulder.

--The Wizards are ranked eighth in the league in defensive rebounding (31.6).

--Washington also ranks eighth in the league in blocked shots (5.4).

QUOTE TO NOTE: "That team is going to be fine. They have a lot of talent over there. Give them some time." -- Detroit assistant coach Darrell Walker, on the Wizards.